Service-driven professional highly informed of all state and federal regulations pertaining to benefits for employees. Communicative Benefits Specialist offering outstanding customer service and data confidentiality skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Benefits Specialist
Yeti Technologies
Irving, TX
02.2023 - Current
Assisted employees with enrolling in benefit plans and explained plan options.
Processed benefit enrollment forms, changes, and terminations.
Researched and resolved employee inquiries regarding benefits programs.
Reviewed eligibility for medical insurance coverage and other benefit plans.
Maintained records of employee participation in various benefits programs.
Generated reports on health care costs, retirement savings, and other related topics.
Monitored compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employee benefits.
Analyzed financial statements to ensure accuracy of reported information regarding employee benefits.
Provided guidance on claims processing procedures to ensure timely payments.
Developed documents outlining details about each available benefit program option.
Coordinated benefits processing, including enrollments, terminations and claims.
Communicated effectively via email, phone and face-to-face with plan participants to resolve issues pertaining to health and welfare benefits.
Mastered state and Federal benefit laws Including ERISA, FMLA, COBRA, HIPPA and 401k administration.
Collected and compiled HR data and statistics and made process improvement recommendations.
Benefit Verification Specialist
Vastika
Plano, TX
11.2021 - 02.2023
Reviewed and verified health insurance benefits for patients prior to their scheduled appointments.
Identified discrepancies in patient benefit information and resolved them with the insurance provider.
Collaborated with medical staff to ensure accuracy of patient records and eligibility for services.
Interpreted complex policy language from insurance providers to determine benefits coverage.
Conducted research on new products offered by insurance companies and provided recommendations based on findings.
Maintained accurate records of all verifications, including date of service, procedure codes, diagnosis codes.
Assisted customers in understanding their benefits package and how it relates to their individual needs.
Monitored changes in regulations related to healthcare benefits verification processes and procedures.
Processed requests from physicians' offices for pre-authorization of tests or treatments.
Conducted data entry into relevant systems regarding benefit verifications.
Educated customers on the importance of staying up-to-date on their premiums and other costs associated with their policies.
Worked closely with internal teams to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations governing healthcare benefits verification processes.
Coordinated benefits processing, including enrollments, terminations and claims.
Reviewed employee enrollments to verify accuracy, inputting information into company database.
Mastered state and Federal benefit laws Including ERISA, FMLA, COBRA, HIPPA and 401k administration.
Produced detailed reports and data models to help clients pick optimal plans.
Collected and compiled HR data and statistics and made process improvement recommendations.
Performed in-depth investigations into personal backgrounds of applicants.
Administered employee insurance, pension and savings plans, working with insurance brokers and plan carriers.
Evaluated job positions to determine classification, exempt or non-exempt status and salary.
Accounts Receivable Clerk
wolff-terry
Plano, TX
11.2019 - 11.2021
Responsible for entering customer payments into the accounting software system.
Maintained accurate records of accounts receivable and payable transactions.
Assisted in month-end closing activities such as preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and creating financial reports.
Analyzed customer account information to identify discrepancies or trends in payment history.
Processed invoices, credit memos, and other documents related to accounts receivable.
Reconciled daily cash receipts with bank deposits.
Managed collections activity including contacting customers regarding past due balances and resolving billing disputes.
Investigated any discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders prior to processing payments.
Reviewed all incoming payments for accuracy before posting them into the general ledger system.
Sent copies of invoices and statements to customers to facilitate payment of outstanding invoices.
Reached out to vendors and customers to resolve account problems.
Calculated unpaid invoices to maintain updated receivables reports.
Posted and verified entries to logs, spreadsheets or reports to update department records and accounting systems.
Payment Processing Specialist
Bank of America
Dallas, TX
01.2019 - 11.2021
Reviewed customer payment information and ensured accuracy of data entry.
Created daily, weekly, and monthly reports on payment processing activities.
Resolved discrepancies between customer payments and company records.
Investigated returned payments for errors or fraud.
Processed incoming payments in an accurate and timely manner.
Assisted customers with questions regarding billing statements and payment options.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and policies related to payment processing operations.
Conducted regular audits of internal processes to ensure compliance with established standards.
Performed maintenance tasks on the payment processing system as needed.
Generated invoices for customers based on their purchase history and current orders.
Developed strategies to reduce manual effort associated with payment processing activities.
Ensured all transactions are properly documented according to legal requirements.
Identified opportunities for process improvement within the organization's payment systems.
Drafted correspondence regarding late payments or disputed charges.
Responded promptly to inquiries from external parties relating to payment issues.
Verified patient insurance coverage, created financial plan according to treatment schedules for collections and communicated between patient and billing company regarding health insurance.
Processed new customer forms to set up accounts in system.
Activated contracts and set up installment billing plan to generate on-time payments.
Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
Reconciled computer reports with manually maintained ledgers.
Prepared and processed payrolls.
Calculated and produced checks for utilities, taxes and other operational payments.
Education
MBA - Accounting And Finance
Amberton University
Garland, TX
01-2024
BBA - Accounting And Business Management
Strayer University
Washington, DC
09-2019
Skills
Client Counseling
Open Enrollment Procedures
Enrollment Procedures
Enrollment Coordination
Benefits Administration
Financial Data Reviews
Employee Benefits Practices
Payroll Support
Documentation And Reporting
Written And Oral Communication
Data Analysis
Hr Understanding
Recordkeeping
Account Reconciliation
Billing Cycle Management
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Nepali
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Benefits Specialist
Yeti Technologies
02.2023 - Current
Benefit Verification Specialist
Vastika
11.2021 - 02.2023
Accounts Receivable Clerk
wolff-terry
11.2019 - 11.2021
Payment Processing Specialist
Bank of America
01.2019 - 11.2021
MBA - Accounting And Finance
Amberton University
BBA - Accounting And Business Management
Strayer University
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